Question

The number of cells in a spreadsheet of 3 rows and 4 columns and a spreadsheet of rows and 3 columns is equal.

• A. 1
• B. 4
• C. 3
• D. 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4

Number of cells in the spreadsheet of 3 rows and 4 columns = 3 x 4 = 12

1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12

Number of cells in the spreadsheet of 4 rows and 3 columns = 4 x 3 = 12

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
10	11	12

This property of multiplication is known as Commutativity.